Orange Cyberdefense and Qualys join forces for enhanced security measures

January 30, 2024
1 min read

TLDR:

  • Orange Cyberdefense has expanded its partnership with Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based security solutions.
  • Through this collaboration, Orange Cyberdefense will integrate Qualys’ Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (VMDR) features into its managed Vulnerability Intelligence Service.
  • The partnership aims to empower businesses by streamlining vulnerability management and reducing cyber risks.
  • Customers will benefit from improved asset discovery, risk assessment, and prioritization using TruRisk.
  • The collaboration highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity measures in the face of evolving threats.

Orange Cyberdefense has announced the expansion of its partnership with Qualys, a prominent provider of cloud-based security solutions. The primary focus of this development is to integrate Qualys’ cutting-edge capabilities, particularly their renowned Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (VMDR) features, into Orange Cyberdefense’s managed Vulnerability Intelligence Service. This enhanced collaboration aims to empower businesses globally by deploying managed services via Orange Cyberdefense, streamlining vulnerability management and drastically reducing cyber risks. This will enable companies to devote more effort and concentration towards their primary business operations.

The integration of Qualys’ solutions into Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Vulnerability Intelligence service brings several benefits for customers. These include improved asset discovery, detection, risk assessment, and prioritization using TruRisk. Most importantly, it significantly decreases risk, allowing businesses to respond to threats effectively, prevent breaches, and prioritize vulnerabilities.

Jenny Antonsson, Head of Global Vulnerability Operations Center at Orange Cyberdefense, stated that expanding the partnership with Qualys felt natural and is crucial for global organizations to prioritize their efforts in the fight against increasing threats. She emphasized that partnering with Qualys, along with their unique vulnerability intelligence and expertise, achieves exactly that for their customers.

Dino DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer of Qualys, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership extension, noting that it is exciting to partner with one of the most respected names in cybersecurity. He believes that Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Vulnerability Intelligence Service will become more accurate and scalable with the inclusion of Qualys’ VMDR capabilities.

This partnership announcement highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance and adapt cybersecurity measures as threats continue to evolve in complexity and volume. Collaborations like this are becoming increasingly crucial in managing and overcoming potential cyber risks.

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